Tidewater Auto Wash Revives Callaway Car Wash Site

CALLAWAY, Md. — Tidewater Auto Wash is now in Callaway, taking over the familiar location many will recognize — the car wash that once featured a van sticking out of the wall. The site has been completely transformed into a modern, spotless and convenient wash experience built for a better car care experience.

Under the direction of local owner Athan Felactu, who also operates Tidewater Auto Wash in Warsaw, Virginia, the Callaway location has been fully renewed. Long gone are the days of jamming quarters into machines. Every self-serve bay and the automatic wash now accepts credit cards, giving customers a faster, more seamless experience any time of day.

Tidewater Auto Wash Callaway owner Athan Felactu — Photo Credit: @athanasiosfelactu | Tidewater Auto Wash Callaway Owner Athan Felactu

Behind the scenes, all wash chemicals have been upgraded to top-tier industry formulas, providing a deeper clean while protecting paint and finishes.

The automatic tunnel now features both touch and touchless cleaning options, giving drivers the flexibility to choose between a gentle brush-assisted wash or a completely contact-free experience. The touchless system uses only water and premium detergents — no brushes or bristles ever touch your car — ensuring a deep, scratch-free clean every time.

The site also includes six powerful vacuums and four spacious self-serve bays, providing plenty of room to clean your car inside and out. A new vending machine, stocked with professional-grade car care products — from microfiber towels to tire shine — makes it easy to add those finishing touches that make your wash stand out.

What makes this transformation notable is the care behind it. Felactu has already built a reputation for excellence at his Tidewater Auto Wash location in Warsaw and is proud to bring that same standard home to Callaway.

“Growing up and still being an avid car enthusiast, I’ve spent a lot of time at local car washes,” Felactu said. “Being from Southern Maryland, I was a regular customer at this car wash for years. During that time, I made mental notes of things I would improve or change if I ever owned it one day. The updates here come from years of being a customer myself — and from listening to friends, family and others in the community about what they wanted to see. We’re excited to hear everyone’s feedback and look forward to working with the Southern Maryland community to provide the best car wash experience possible.”

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Tidewater Auto Wash is now part of everyday life in Callaway — convenient, dependable and better than ever.

Find Tidewater Auto Wash at 20850 Callaway Village Way, Callaway, MD 20620. Come see what a cleaner car and a local touch can do.